Overview
- He led India A in the first four-day match against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in his first game since July.
- In a BCCI video, he outlined six weeks of fracture healing followed by rehabilitation and strength work at the CoE, saying he is fully recovered.
- India A were dismissed for 234 in reply to South Africa A's 309 and trail by 105 after Day 2.
- Pant fell to seamer Okuhle Cele, with reports differing on whether he scored 20 off 17 or 17 off 20.
- Sai Sudharsan is serving as vice-captain, and Pant is expected to be in contention for the senior Test squad against South Africa.